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West Boca Raton High School

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12
146th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 844 Florida High Schools
Better than 83% of Florida high schools
Summary

West Boca Raton High School is a public magnet high school serving 2,290 students in grades 9-12 in Boca Raton, Florida, which is part of the Palm Beach School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Florida, with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic metrics that set it apart from many nearby schools.

West Boca Raton High School students outperform district and state averages on standardized tests, including EOC exams and FAST English Language Arts assessments. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 73% and 77% proficiency rates in 10th and 9th grade ELA, respectively, compared to 59% and 57% for the district. The school also maintains consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 99.1% over the past few years, significantly exceeding the district and state averages. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than the district average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Spanish River Community High School and Olympic Heights Community High, West Boca Raton High School generally outperforms them on academic metrics. The school's higher per-student spending, lower student-teacher ratios, and relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Overall, West Boca Raton High School appears to be a standout educational institution in the region.

2,376
Students ?
20.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,690
Per pupil spending ?
22.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 12811 Glades Rd
       Boca Raton, FL  33498

(561) 672-2001

District: Palm Beach


Feeder schools for West Boca Raton High School:

Elementary:    Coral Sunset Elementary School
    Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
    Waters Edge Elementary School
Middle:    Loggers' Run Community Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
44.8%
Hispanic:
38.4%
African American:
8.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2014 → 83rd in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 62% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 17% of Florida high schools
100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)
Worth a look
!US History scores 13 pts below the Florida average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school74%
District avg62%
Florida avg62%
146th of 844
Florida public high schools ?
Top 17%▼ down 1 pts since 2016
See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
4th of 43High Schools in the Palm Beach
38th of 67Palm Beach among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202569.9146 of 84482.7%★★★★☆
202469.6134 of 80783.4%★★★★☆
202374.3107 of 79286.5%★★★★☆
202278.575 of 77490.3%★★★★★
202169.6122 of 74683.6%★★★★☆
201976.676 of 73489.6%★★★★☆
201876.875 of 71689.5%★★★★☆
201768.1124 of 71482.6%★★★★☆
201669.9114 of 69383.5%★★★★☆
201475.3116 of 68783.1%★★★★☆
201374.596 of 64885.2%★★★★☆
201261.3153 of 60674.8%★★★★☆
201185.174 of 62288.1%★★★★☆
201087.455 of 62091.1%★★★★★
200989.441 of 58793.0%★★★★★
200887.055 of 57790.5%★★★★★
200783.671 of 56387.4%★★★★☆
By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?
Biology 186%+15 vs state
English Language Arts75%+18 vs state
Geometry68%+13 vs state
Algebra 162%~ state avg
US History58%-13 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 2,376 students attended West Boca Raton High School.

Students at West Boca Raton High School are 45% White, 38% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

West Boca Raton High School ranks 146th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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